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Finding the Third Proportional to 360,312 and 782,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 360,312 and 782,160 is: 1,697,901.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,312 : 782,160 = 782,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,312/782,160 = 782,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,312x = 782,160 × 782,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,312x = 611,774,265,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,774,265,600/360,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697,901.45

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